Finding the Third Proportional to 783,132 and 1,246,127.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,132 and 1,246,127.50 is: 1,982,850.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,132 : 1,246,127.50 = 1,246,127.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,132/1,246,127.50 = 1,246,127.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,132x = 1,246,127.50 × 1,246,127.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,132x = 1,552,833,746,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,833,746,256.25/783,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,982,850.59
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